First University Sports Venue Launches Wi-Fi 6E Standard Power, Elevating the Fighting Irish Game Day Experience
Summary
"Working with PIER Group has been instrumental in achieving our vision for the stadium and the entire campus," said John Buysse, senior director of University Network and Telephony Services at Notre Dame. Now, fans can enjoy faster streaming, real-time stats, ticketless entry, and, soon, interactive features like augmented reality (AR) views of live highlights and even an Amazon walk-out store right in the stadium. PIER Group, working closely with the stadiums IT team, navigated these obstacles to ensure seamless coverage across the venue while preserving its historic design. To support the Wi-Fi 6E spectrum, the team installed over 1,100 HPE Aruba outdoor access points, 150 network switches, and Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) technology to dynamically optimize performance. Data usage skyrocketed, setting new records as fans streamed videos, tracked stats, and stayed connected without the frustrating lags of the past.